STAMFORD — The Stamford Board of Education approved a one-year extension of Superintendent Winifred Hamilton’s current three-year contract at a school board meeting Tuesday. Her extended employment agreement will run through June 30, 2017.

Hamilton’s current contract, which was extended last year, had been effective through June 30, 2016. Three years is the contract limit for a superintendent in the state of Connecticut.

“I fully support the extension of Dr. Hamilton’s contract.” said Board of Education President Geoff Alswanger. “We have faced, and will continue to face, challenges with regard to state mandates and testing, and I am confident that Dr. Hamilton will continue to guide the district to positive outcomes.”

Hamilton said, “I am delighted that the Board has expressed its confidence in me by extending my contract another year. I look forward to our continued work together for the success of the Stamford Public Schools.”